Marinaded with a chili lime sauce, wrapped in foil and baked to tender, flaky perfection, chili lime salmon is sure to be a hit with any family member.
Can you believe up until a few months ago, I would have never dreamed of eating and actually enjoying salmon? I had eaten it a few times growing up but never cared for it at all. Something about the taste and texture really worked on my gag reflex–yuck.
My husband finally convinced me to try salmon again, and that maybe cooking it differently than I’d had it in the past would make me like it.
I’m only admitting this here because he doesn’t read anything I write–but he was right. Maybe it’s because I’m an adult, and adults should be eating healthier things, or maybe it’s because I really actually like the flavor and flakiness of this chili lime salmon. Either way, it’s delicious AND it’s easy to make. Winner winner chicken dinner. Or salmon dinner.
More delicious dinner recipes:
- Baked Chicken and Vegetables
- One Pan Chili Lime Skillet Chicken
- Cayenne Glazed Pork Chops with Black Bean Salsa
- 30 Minute Cilantro Lime Chicken Marinade
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Baked Chili Lime Salmon
Tender and flaky, this oven baked chili lime salmon recipe is so easy to make and is sure to please everyone!
Ingredients
- 1 pound salmon
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tsp honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp lime zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 and place salmon, skin side down, onto a piece of foil that is large enough to fold over and cover salmon.
- In a large sauce pan, heat lime juice, honey, garlic and salt over medium heat.
- Remove from heat and add in cold butter, swirling to melt.
- Pour sauce mixture over salmon, and sprinkle with cumin, chili powder and lime zest.
- Cover salmon making a pouch with the foil.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes depending on thickness of filet. Salmon should be flaky and tender when done.
Nutrition Information
Yield 3 Serving Size 3 ServingsAmount Per Serving Calories 403Total Fat 27gSaturated Fat 9gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 16gCholesterol 116mgSodium 568mgCarbohydrates 6gFiber 1gSugar 4gProtein 34g
Kara
Monday 6th of January 2020
This recipe turns out great every time I make it, love the flavors!
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Joy
Friday 14th of April 2017
Amanda I usually don't message about a recipe but I have to this!! This was absolutely delicious!!! Will make it again and again. Thanks for the recipe. Joy
Amanda
Sunday 16th of April 2017
Thank you Joy! I am so glad you enjoyed it :)
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